New restrictions on data centre water use, proximity to schools under Victorian strategy
The Victorian government has introduced new regulations for data centers, requiring them to source renewable energy and banning the use of drinking water for cooling. New facilities must also maintain a 150-metre buffer from homes and contribute to local infrastructure funds.
Why it matters
This policy reflects growing community tension regarding the environmental and social impact of the rapidly expanding data center industry.
The strategy will require data centre developers in Victoria to bankroll parks and TAFEs. ( ABC News: John Gunn )
Victoria will require new data centres to source their own renewable energy under a strategy unveiled by Premier Ben Carroll today.
A 150-metre buffer between any new data centres and homes will also be mandated to quell community concerns over the burgeoning industry.
Data centre construction is an important issue in some electorates ahead of Victoria's election, scheduled for November 28.
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Data centres built in Victoria will have to source their own renewable energy and will be banned from using drinking water under the state government's new rules for the booming sector.
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